Thursday, January 31: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday, January 31: 
Toubab Krewe.  This vibrant North Carolina based instrumental powerhouse creates a lush blend of rock rhythm, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, TK’s music is very palpable in the way of a true original that recognizes no borders. Get a moonlit taste of this exciting, globally switched-on band.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Courtyard.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, January 27: 
Kaua`i Concert Association Presents:  El Mundo.  El Mundo is a chamber group dedicated to the performance of sixteenth through nineteenth century Latin American, Spanish and Italian chamber music. Made up of some of the finest period instrument performers, El Mundo combines bowed strings with the rarely heard accompaniment forces of mixed guitars, lutes and percussion in a setting that recreates the distinctive Latin sound of the old and new world.  Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center.   3 p.m. For information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.richardsavino.net.

Saturday, January 26:
The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mats and sun/rain gear.  10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 am to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.

Saturday, January 26: 
Kulanihako`i: Living Waters.  MACC’s original hula drama, which draws from epic Hawaiian myths over 2000 years old, returns to Maui for a final curtain call. With dance, chant, storytelling and dramatic interpretation, the elemental lake Kūlanihāko`i: Living Waters depicts the many facets of water and its continuous relationship between the ocean, land and sky as told through the eyes of contemporary Native Hawaiians. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808)242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday – Saturday, January 24 – 26:
He Lei Hiwa No Iolani Luahine Hula Workshop and Festival. This three-day event honors Hawaii Island’s cherished cultural historian, legendary hula master and Living Treasure of Hawaii, Iolani Luahine. Performance, talk story, workshops; various hula masters – many former students of Iolani – will participate. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. Thursday 9:30 – 11:30; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. For information call (808) 322-3441 or visit www.iolaniluahine.org.

Monday & Tuesday, January 21 & 22: 
New Shanghai Circus. Chinese acrobatic skills have been passed on from farmers and craftsmen through generations. Building on the traditional performances, artists of today’s New Shanghai Circus have added layers of complexity and daring with new techniques and spectacular stunts, thrilling audiences around the globe. Always a family favorite, three beautifully orchestrated shows will be presented.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. Monday’s showtimes are 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Tuesday’s showtime is 7:00 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

January thru March:
“Thirty Years of Ekk – One Long Hawaiian Kine Pardee”.  E Kanikapila Kakou (EKK) is the Hawaiian phrase meaning “everyone jam” or backyard musician concerts.  This is a three month long celebration of music at the Kaua`i Beach Resort, Nukoli`i between the airport and the Wailua Golf Course. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Concert schedule for January is: Monday, January 21 – Keale, LT Smooth, Donald Kaulia (Let the Celebration Begin!); Friday, January 25 – Keali`i Reichel (concert), show time 7:00 p.m. ($25 general admission); Monday, January 28 – Aunty Bev Muraoka and Her Gang (The Queen of Chalangalang at Kaua`i Pardee Central).  For information call (808) 245-2733 or visit www.gardenislandarts.org.

Sunday, January 20: 
Maui Pops Orchestra – Broadway Pops.  Broadway stars Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard will join the Maui Pops Orchestra for Broadway Pops to present a collection of memorable Broadway songs from hit shows such as Les Miserables, Show Boat, West Side Story, Chicago and more.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  3:00 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808)242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, January 20: 
Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Concert – Student Concerto Competition.  The KPO celebrates young talent by holding a statewide concerto competition in November. Winners of the concerto competition are then featured in a winter concert, held at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows Pavilion, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kamuela.  These talented musicians from the ages of 11 to 17 will play various classical piano pieces to showcase their talents. Admission to the concert is free. The Mauna Lani is offering special room rates for off islanders attending the concert. For more information call (808) 325 9415.